You’re Worth…
You frequently hear me say
(Sometimes several times in one sitting!)
“You are worth the work.”
And I believe it.
I KNOW it.
Your body-mind-spirit knows it:
When you twist your upper body to one side and pause,
you can feel the breath working its way into your body,
TELLING you,
“You are worth the work.”
It’s work to get to and/or stay centered.
It’s work to commit to cultivating awareness of yourself
as the world swirls around you.
It’s work to take teeny tiny steps in the direction you want to go.
My GOSH! It’s WORK to cultivate this self-awareness in the face of all
the unconscious habits we’ve accumulated across our lifetime…
It’s WORK to notice and feel and release—as best we can—
ourselves from the defense mechanisms that worked really well--then…
and now cause more pain than safety or relief.
It’s WORK to notice and feel and release—as best we can—
the shame that permeates our mind and our BODY
because yes, it’s locked there, in the cells, until and unless we
do the work.
We hold it all in our cells.
It takes WORK to move from a place of hiding yourself,
hiding from yourself…
and YOU are WORTH the WORK.
You know what else is true?
You are WORTH the EASE,
the ENERGY,
the JOY,
the SERENITY
that comes with REST,
that comes with PLAY,
that comes with RETREATING WITH ME TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
IN SEPTEMBER.
Last year’s retreat was such a lovely mix of
exploring and savoring
culture,
nature,
delicious camaraderie,
exquisite food and wine,
profound restorative care and practices…
Here’s what one participant said about Serenity in the South of France, 2024:
“...the amazing experience that we all had. I want to say thank you so much for creating the space for us to just be in the moment, or the many moments. Be able to touch the humanity of so many people that we came in contact with on the trip. And for making us feel very cared for and supported The energy of the trip continues with me still.”
There’s still TEN DAYS to register and receive 1000 EU OFF the cost of the retreat from 7 — 13 September 2025. (Look here!)
You’re worth the…
EVERYTHING!
And everything you do counts…
because YOU count!
I hope to welcome you en France en Septembre!
Grosses bises (Big kisses!)
With Love,
Paula.
p.s. I’m always here to answer your questions! Write me back!
p.p.s. Is France too far for you right now? Join me in Wisconsin in July!!!
p.p.s.s. Traveling not in the books this year? Let me help you bring ease and joy into your life NOW through my Coaching programs. (Write me at paulaksgardner@gmail.com. We’ll come up with a plan that feels just right for you!)
